WILLIAM F. AXT
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Willing to travel and relocate

Senior Level Construction Professional with 30+ years of International and Domestic expertise in all facets of the construction industry. Verifiable track record for the successful completion of multi-million dollar projects through coordinating with clients, developing partnerships, building positive rapport with engineers, local officials and vendors, while maintaining cost and project schedule. Exceptionally strong negotiating and deal-making. A resourceful decision-maker that combines strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to direct high-level business affairs. Additional strengths include:



Team Building & Leadership

Quality Control Management

Construction Planning & Scheduling

Safety & Compliance Management

Critical Path Project Management

Developing Client Relationships

Vendor & Materials Management

Budget Analysis & Cost Control





PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRATT & WHITNEY, East Hartford, CT. 1999 to Present
Project Manager

Plan, organize and manage major construction projects in the jet engine repair and test market. Provide turnkey project services to customers including product ordering, availability and delivery. Responsible for preparing and monitoring budget, staffing and operational results of a functional project.

KEY PROJECTS AND SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Thai Airways, Bangkok, Thailand Installation of new, relocation and modification of existing jet engine testing appurtenances. Utilized in-country fabricators and installation services.

MTU, Zhuhai, China New construction of a 13x30 meter, jet engine test cell and support facilities.

Delta Airlines, Atlanta Georgia Installation of new engine handling equipment and major modification of (2) existing 12x24 meter, jet engine test cells.

VALCO ENERGY SERVICES, Old Lyme, CT. 1993 to 1999
Director of Operations

Managed corporate operations and project execution in a global market. Developed and executed marketing for energy related business development. Performed strategic/tactical planning, forecasting, capital/operating budgeting and financial/cost controls. Held full P&L responsibility for the planning and management of all business operations.

KEY PROJECTS AND SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Energy Advisor to the Governor of Palawan Island, Philippines.

Negotiated the exclusive rights to develop a 250MW coal fired power plant on Cebu island, Philippines.

Supervised the restoration of subsea crude oil lines for AMOCO/Egypt in the Red Sea.

Managed the Restoration of force main piping for Massachusetts Water Resource Authority.


NORTHEAST UTILITIES SERVICE COMPANY, Hartford, CT. 1977 to 1993
Supervisor of Construction

Managed the capital and expense construction projects within the Northeast Utilities System Fossil and Hydro Generating Facilities. Supervised the activities of Construction Management Personnel and contractor employees during major construction and maintenance projects. Responsible for analyzing manpower requirements, recruiting and selecting qualified personnel to meet projected business requirements. Developed and implemented employee-based and contractor-based service organization. Directed the selection, training, supervision and evaluation of employees in professional and non-professional trades, and motivated personnel to optimal levels of performance. Managed 16 direct and 675 indirect reports.


BECHTEL POWER CORP., Gaithersburg, MD. 1968 to 1977
Senior Field Engineer Various Sites

Field engineering interface for the installation of civil, piping and mechanical systems found in a nuclear power plant. Provided engineering support for design changes and installation problems that arouse during construction. Provided engineering services during system start-up testing and final acceptance.

Courses

Total Management Effectiveness, Hartford Graduate Center, Hartford, CT.
Construction Law, Boston University, Boston, MA.
Construction Claims, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA.
Computer Skills, Microsoft.
Warehouse Operation and Optimization, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA.
Boiler Plant Operation and Optimization, University of Wisconsin, Madison WI.